Planning Zones & Controls in Keysborough, Victoria
Keysborough is located within City of Greater Dandenong (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.
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Planning Zones
These zones are commonly applied to properties in Keysborough and the broader City of Greater Dandenong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Keysborough may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.
Planning permit activity in Keysborough
Real application data for Keysborough from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Dandenong actually supports here.
1,573
applications on record
735
permits issued
2,639
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 9 | 98 | 79 | 117 | 139 |
Notable recent applications
Development of buildings and works for a four storey mixed use development, use of the site for dwellings and
220 chapel road · 2019 · Approved · 155 dwellings
Amendment to: development of buildings and works for a four storey mixed use development, use of the site for
220 chapel road · 2021 · Approved · 155 dwellings
Amendment to development of the land for one hundred and fourteen (114) dwellings and alteration of access to
452 cheltenham road · 2019 · Approved · 116 dwellings
Source: Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS), records to mid-2023. Council participation varies by year; figures are indicative. “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.
What can you build in Keysborough?
Keysborough sits in City of Greater Dandenong (Victoria). What you can build — a granny flat, a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or an extension — depends on your property's zone and overlays. These guides set out the Victoria rules for the most common projects:
Heads up: parts of Keysborough carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Keysborough
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Keysborough and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Keysborough?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,573 planning permit applications in Keysborough since 2004, with 735 permits issued and 2,639 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Greater Dandenong supports in Keysborough.
What can I build in Keysborough?
What you can build in Keysborough — such as a granny flat (secondary dwelling), a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or a house extension — depends on your property's planning zone and any overlays, together with the Victoria planning rules. See the project guides above for Keysborough, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Keysborough in?
Properties in Keysborough are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Keysborough. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Keysborough?
Whether you need a planning approval in Keysborough depends on the zone your property is in, any overlays that apply, and the type of work you are proposing. Most new dwellings, extensions, subdivisions, and changes of use require approval. Some minor works may be exempt or "accepted development" depending on the zone and overlay controls. Use our free tools to check your specific situation.
How do I find my property's planning zone?
You can find your property's planning zone by searching your address on VicPlan, the official Victoria planning map. It shows the zone, overlays, and other planning controls that apply to any property in Victoria.
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